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puzzled

[ˈpʌzəld]
adjective
confuso/perplexo
1. feeling confused or unable to understand something
She looked puzzled when I asked her that question.
Ela pareceu confusa quando fiz essa pergunta.
2. difficult to understand or solve
The puzzled expression on his face showed his confusion.
A expressão perplexa no seu rosto mostrava sua confusão.
Synonyms
confusedperplexedbewilderedbaffledmystifiedstumped
Antonyms
clearunderstandingenlightenedcertain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confuso
most common usage
General Brazilian
perplexo
more formal alternative
Portugal
confuso/perplexo
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

scratching one's head
lost for words
at a loss
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